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January 2009
Random Thoughts from Day 1 and 2 of Creating Change
Thursday, 29 January 2009 10:08 P GMT-07
Conferences can be overwhelming, and so far day one of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Creating Change conference holds true to that. As I sit in the cyber cafe area with my laptop, here are some of my random first day impressions.Gend
My Weekend of Dates
Monday, 26 January 2009 7:49 P GMT-07
This weekend I had two dates: a date with Nan and my favorite 6-year old (Lily) and a date with Nan. They both included dinner and movies, but the range of food and movies proved far apart.Date 1 (Nan and Lily)I am not sure who was more excited at th
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Come On Oscar
Thursday, 22 January 2009 9:31 P GMT-07
What the heck is going on with some of the Oscar nominations?Here are some serious oversights:Actor in a Leading Role I have seen all the performances except for Mickey Rourke (will see on Saturday), but there are two serious omissions: Clint Eastwoo
RBC--Goals for the Semester
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 8:03 A GMT-07
This morning, although a bit sleepy, I have a few goals roaming in my mind.
On the eve of a new semester
Monday, 19 January 2009 10:20 P GMT-07
Always right before the semester begins, I grow excited for the possibilities, the adventure, and the chance to travel a bit down a familiar path destined to carry new waves. Tomorrow feels that much more significant because I begin a new semester wi
Movie Reviews: The Snippet Edition
Saturday, 17 January 2009 9:43 P GMT-07
I have seen many movies recently, and after watching The Golden Globes, here are some of my thoughts.Best Picture DramaSlumdog Millionaire so totally deserves the award for best picture. It's an amazing drama, with a well crafted narrative and br
Guatemala--Lingering
Monday, 12 January 2009 8:57 P GMT-07
There is much to say about our visit to Guatemala, and when I start to think about how to begin blogging about it, I am not sure where to start. So now, a bit over a week since we've returned, it is the memories of people that linger from our 11
